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NOC 75119: Other trades helpers and labourers

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

Other trades helpers and labourers assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment, in the maintenance and repair of transportation and heavy equipment, in the installation and repair of telecommunication and power cables and in other repair and service work settings. They are employed by a wide variety of manufacturing, utility and service companies.

Median Pay$24/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 5PNP streams
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles101 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 75119

Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.

101 official aliases
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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Minimum Needed7 Duties
Current StatusIncomplete

Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 75119

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Other trades helpers and labourers is categorized under TEER 5. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.

Express Entry Alignment

Classified under TEER 5, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.

Target Category Status

Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).

NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency

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Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 75119.

Former NOC 76124-Digit Legacy
Other trades helpers and labourers
VC1 - Code Change
Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.

Province / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$17.75$24/hr$36.4
Newfoundland and Labrador$16/hr$20/hr$28/hr
Nova Scotia$16.5/hr$21/hr$27.04/hr
New Brunswick$16.8/hr$21/hr$28/hr
Quebec$18/hr$25/hr$37.46/hr
Ontario$17.6/hr$23/hr$38.96/hr
Manitoba$16.5/hr$22/hr$29/hr
Saskatchewan$15.35/hr$22.92/hr$33.5/hr
Alberta$18/hr$23/hr$32/hr
British Columbia$19/hr$25/hr$36.5/hr

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Montréal
$25.32/hr
$19 - $43
Ottawa
$23/hr
$17.6 - $35.48
Toronto
$24/hr
$17.85 - $44.23
Calgary
$23/hr
$17.5 - $30
Edmonton
$22.5/hr
$17.5 - $31.77
Vancouver
$24/hr
$18 - $35

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

  • Some secondary school education may be required.
  • On-the-job training is provided.

Official Job Titles for NOC 75119

101 Titles Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

aerial spraying assistantaircraft mechanic helpercable installer helperdiesel mechanic helperground worker - telecommunicationsmechanic's helper - automotivemillwright helperrefrigeration mechanic helpersplicer helper - telecommunicationssurveyor helperaerial spraying lineman/womanair conditioning mechanic helperaircraft instrument mechanic helperautomobile body repairer helperautomobile bumper straightenerautomotive electrician helperautomotive mechanic helpercable installation and repair helper - telecommunicationscable repairer helpercable repairer helper - telecommunicationscable splicer helpercableman/woman helperchainman/woman - land surveyingchemical process equipment mechanic helpercommercial air conditioning mechanic helpercompassman/woman - land surveyingconstruction equipment mechanic helpercrawler track repairer helperdiver helperelectric cable network installer helperelectric cable splicer helperelectric motor repairer helperelectric power and wire communications labourerelectrical mechanic helperelevator constructor helperelevator mechanic helperengine fitter helperfactory maintenance mechanic helperfactory or mill maintenance mechanic helperfield mechanic helperfire equipment servicer helperfurnace repairer helpergas meter repairer helperground hand - telecommunicationsground worker - power lineshand peat moss cutterheating and air conditioning mechanic helperheating and cooling mechanic helperheavy equipment mechanic helperindustrial instrument repairer helperindustrial machinery oilerindustrial mechanic helperinstaller helper - telecommunicationslineman/woman helperlineman/woman helper - power and communication linesliner replacer - ore-processing equipmentlineworker helpermachine mechanic-fitter helpermarine electrician helpermechanic helpermechanic-fitter helpermill mechanic helpermobile equipment repairer helpermobile mechanic helpermotor vehicle body repairer helpermotor vehicle mechanic helpermotorman/woman - offshore drilling rigoil burner maintainer helperoil burner mechanic helperoil burner technician helperore-processing equipment repairer helperpeat diggerpipefitter helper - shipbuildingpower cable system installer helperpowered-machine or towed-machine repairer helper - constructionpowerhouse electrician helperpowerhouse mechanical repairer helperpowerhouse oilerprotective signal servicer helperpump-installer and repairer helperrailway car repairer helperrig mechanic helperrodman/woman - land surveyingsewing machine mechanic helpersewing machine repairer helpership machinery installer helpershipbuilding electrician helpershipyard electrician helpersmall-engine mechanic helpersqueak, rattle and leak locatorstakeman/woman - land surveyingstaker - detailerstationary engine oilersurveying and optical instruments repairer helperswitchman/woman helper - telecommunicationstelephone cable splicer helperunderground cable helperunderground cable splicer helperutilities instrument mechanic helperutility pole installerwindow air conditioner repairer helper

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

  • Construction trades helpers and labourers (See 75110 Construction trades helpers and labourers)View NOC 75110

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 75119 (Other trades helpers and labourers)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

NOC 75119 is in TEER 5, which is not directly eligible for standard Express Entry pools. However, you can apply through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams or employer-sponsored work permits.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $24/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Other trades helpers and labourers was categorized under NOC 7612 (Other trades helpers and labourers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 75119 under TEER 5.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 75119 is $25.32/hr in Montréal, $23/hr in Ottawa, $24/hr in Toronto, $23/hr in Calgary, $22.5/hr in Edmonton.
Because TEER 5 is not eligible for direct Express Entry, your best routes are employer-supported Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams (such as SINP in Saskatchewan, AAIP in Alberta, or MPNP in Manitoba) or federal pilot programs like the Agri-Food Pilot.
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Last verified: September 2026